Professional Book Nerds
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Every title discussed is available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!
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May 2024 Book Picks
25/04/2024 Duración: 45minIt's that magical time again - Joe and Emma are sharing the books being released this May (2024) that they're most looking forward to. The Nerds talk about the eclipse, catch up, and have a silly, goofy time! Titles mentioned in this episode: Author Interviews for May: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Perfect Little Monsters by Cindy RX He Think Twice by Harlan Coben And Then? And Then? What Else? by Daniel Handler Emma’s Titles: You Never Know by Tom Selleck The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown When Among Crows by Veronica Roth Very Bad Company by Emma Rosenblum Evocation by S.T. Gibson When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson Swiped by L.M. Chilton Joe’s Titles: Cunning Folk by Tabitha Stanmore Keepers of the Stones and Stars by Michael Barakiva The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Brad
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PBN's Hyper-Specific Reading Moods & Recommendations
18/04/2024 Duración: 01h27sEmma and Joe talk about some VERY specific reading moods and offer recommendations to match! Emma’s moods & book picks: A romance book that’s 10/10 and has Easter eggs a plenty Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez A cozy fantasy book that's equal parts wholesome and magical Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst A memoir written by the cast member of a 2000s mega-sensation tv show Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly The Next Chapter by Jana Kramer A book with a couple that are murders/serial killers/contract killers My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver ** They Never Learn by Layne Fargo Joe’s moods & book picks: A secluded cabin in the woods or small town were something cr
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Don't Lose Your Whimsy - Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers
11/04/2024 Duración: 01h19minToday on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today's recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the many ways we all experience life. There's a story here for everyone, and we hope you enjoy! Titles mentioned in this episode: Quinton’s Titles: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi Sarah’s Titles: Tumble by Celia Perez Huda F are You? By Huda Fahmy Mid-Air Alicia D Williams Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow Jane’s Titles: Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley Joe’s Titles: Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla Damned by Chuck Palahniuk What the Fi
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Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke
08/04/2024 Duración: 47minOn this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press). They talk about writing an adventure story, the difficulties between writing strong "walk-on" characters versus writing your main character's whole life story, and of course, what the library means to Doug. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the A
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Nerd Chat: April 2024
04/04/2024 Duración: 45minEmma and Joe are back for their casual nerd chat. The nerds discuss what they've been reading, audiobook preferences, comfort reads, the upcoming solar eclipse, reading pauses, and live events at Cuyahoga County Public Library. Emma’s books: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer by Abby JImenez House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio) A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn To Sir Phillip with Love by Julia Quinn Think Twice by Harlan Coben (Tickets for the CCPL event here) So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Joe's books: Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin The Long Walk by Stephen King The Running Man by Stephen King The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul And Then? And Then? What Else? by Daniel Handler (Register for the CCPL event here) Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today'
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High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez
01/04/2024 Duración: 48minEmma welcomes Abby Jimenez to the podcast to discuss her new book, Just for the Summer! In this casual chat, they also talk high standards, "if he wanted to he would, " drawing inspiration from pop culture, Easter eggs galore, how being a reader made Abby a writer, vanilla cappuccinos, book tour with baby goats, and so much more! Books mentioned in this episode: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two
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April Book Picks
28/03/2024 Duración: 53minEmma and Joe return for their monthly round up of books they're most looking forward to in the upcoming month! Settle in for a long list of great books due to release in April 2024. Author interviews: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke Joe’s Picks: A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee The Black Girl Survives in This One Edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho The Harrowing by Kristen Kiesling Henry Henry by Allen Bratton The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard We’re Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua Emma’s Picks: Funny Story by Emily Henry She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica The Rule Book by Sarah Adams How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang The Husbands by Holly Gramazio The Darkness Rises by Stacy Stokes Darling
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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)
21/03/2024 Duración: 54minIn this episode, Emma and Joe are joined by their coworker Katie to discuss their favorite new features of the Libby app. They talk about the evolution of Libby over the years and how user feedback has played a crucial role in shaping the app. They also highlight features like multi-library search, deep search, and notify me tags that make it easier for readers to find and access titles! Come and listen to hear this and so much more on today's episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Titles mentioned in this episode: The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio Dramatization) by Sarah J. Maas Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Think Again by Adam Grant Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscri
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Romance on Mars - A Conversation with Natasha Pulley
18/03/2024 Duración: 50minJoe is joined by Natasha Pulley to talk about her new book, The Mars House (out March 19). Natasha shares how her high school astronomy class inspired her first dive into Sci-Fi writing, writing a marriage of convenience plot to save a character's political aspirations, her deep love of science and doing your own calculations (even if they might be wrong). Come and hear how Natasha's experiences in life, academia and travel shaped her writing of this work. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve g
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Borrow, Buy, Bin
14/03/2024 Duración: 39minOn this episode, Joe and Emma play a little game of Borrow, Buy, Bin, a bookish take on the infamous game, Snog, Marry, Avoid. They've provided each other with authors to choose from, but without knowing what the books will be, Emma and Joe have to decide if they're going to Borrow the book for a little bit, Buy it to add to the collection at home, or put it in the donate Bin! Titles in this game: Sarah J Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses House of Earth and Blood Throne of Glass Stephenie Meyer New Moon The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Midnight Sun Meg Cabot The Princess Diaries Series The Mediator Series Queen of Babble Rachel Harrison Black Sheep Such Sharp Teeth The Return Tana French In the Woods The Searcher The Secret Place Caroline Kepnes You You Love Me For You and Only You Penny Reid Truth or Beard Beard Science Beard Necessities Lemony Snicket The Bad Beginning The Hostile Hospital The End Emily Henry Book Lovers People We Meet on Vacation Happy Pl
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How to Be Bold With Tarryn Fisher
11/03/2024 Duración: 35minEmma catches up with Tarryn Fisher to discuss her new book, Good Half Gone. Tarryn also shares the inspiration behind the story, her fascination with siblings and the dynamic between twins, how women nurture in different ways, her friendship with Colleen Hoover, and being BOLD. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reading Triumph: Conquering Goals and Slumps
07/03/2024 Duración: 49minToday on the podcast, Joe and Emma talk with their reading pals Andrea, Melissa and Shannon about how they set reading goals for the year to keep motivation and celebration high while also battling the reading slump. Join us for different ways to inspire how you view your year in books! Don’t forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. What Everyone's Reading Right Now: Nightbane by Alex Aster Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings / House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio) by Sarah J. Maas Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds pod
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Nerd Chat: March 2024
04/03/2024 Duración: 47minEmma and Joe are back with another casual, chatty episode! They discuss Joe's Frieda McFadden reading marathon, Emma's thoughts on House of Flame and Shadow, and share candle recommendations, craft updates, recent book mail, and answer some questions from an AMA. Don't forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. Books mentioned in this episode: Book Lovers by Emily Henry Game Changer by Rachel Reid Beard Science by Penny Reid A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas Freida McFadden The Coworker by Frieda McFadden The Teacher by Freida McFadden Manacled fanfiction The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien Grave Expectations by Alice Bell You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose In the Company of Witches by A
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March 2024 Book Picks!
29/02/2024 Duración: 54minIt's that time again - time for Emma and Joe to look at the upcoming month's releases and share what they're most excited for! So many books, so little time... To make sure we're keeping things fresh, we've excluded titles included in our Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode. Don't forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. Books mentioned in this episode: Author Interviews for March: Good Half Gone by Tarryn Fisher The Mars House by Natasha Pulley Emma’s Titles: Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair Happily Never After by Lynn Painter This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering Annie Bot by Sierra Greer The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird The Extinction of Irena Ray by Jennifer Croft Such a Lovely Family by Aggie Blum Thompson Joe’s Titles:
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Seasons of Books
22/02/2024 Duración: 53minJoe and Emma are joined by their colleague, Tiffany, to chat about seasonal reading! They chat about how they "plan" out their reading year, if the seasons influence what books they read and when, and recommend some of their favorites along the way. The group also realize what their reading "patterns" or schedules say about their tastes and preferences! Books mentioned in this episode: You series by Caroline Kepnes The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Will They Escape? by Daniel Huiet Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson New Kid by Jerry Craft Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell Laura Vanderkam I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michell
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Sipping Tea and Planning Heists with Hafsah Faizal
19/02/2024 Duración: 36minOn this episode, Joe is joined by Hafsah Faizal to discuss her new book A Tempest of Tea (out February 20). Hafsah is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the Sands of Arawiya series, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and owner of IceyDesigns. They talk about finding their favorite teas, Victorian blood dens in tea rooms, and planning the perfect heist. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA
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Celebrating Valentine's Day with Dominique Raccah and the Sourcebooks Team!
15/02/2024 Duración: 39minRomance readers, assemble! This episode is for you. Emma chats with Dominique Raccah, Publisher and CEO, of Sourcebooks, the publisher behind some of your favorite romance reads at Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books imprints. They’re joined by Paula Amendolara (Senior Vice President of Sales), Mary Altman (Assistant Editorial Director), Molly Waxman (Executive Director of Marketing), Deb Werksman (Executive Editor), and Pamela Jaffee (Sr. Director Publicity/Brand Marketing), just some of the incredible team at Bloom Books and Sourcebooks Casablanca. They discuss insider info about how the publisher approaches each romance imprint, share trends in romance, and leave us with a long list of titles to get in the Valentine's Day spirit all February long. Books mentioned in this episode: Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh Chloe Walsh books Never by Jessa Hastings Neon Gods by Katee Robert Emily McIntire books A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert Elsie Silver book
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Tea, Tales, and Twists: A Cozy Dive into Mysterious Whodunits
08/02/2024 Duración: 01h02minOn this episode, Joe is joined by return guests Claire and Kristin to talk all about cozy mysteries! Whether you're looking for quoziess, foodie titles, bookish mysteries or the like, this episode is for you. Joe also introduces Claire and Kristin to the PokéRap. Titles mentioned in this episode: Claire’s Titles: The Dinner Lady Detectives by Hannah Hendy Grave Expectations by Alice Bell Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes Fifty-Four Pigs by Philipp Schott Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien Kristin’s Titles: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower Against the Currant by Olivia Matthews In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett Joe’s Titles: The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell Board to Death by CJ Connor Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp Renovated to Death by Frank Anthony Polito Devil’s Chew Toy by Rob Osler Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentio
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A Distraction from Reality with Ali Hazelwood
05/02/2024 Duración: 43minEmma is joined by bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, to discuss her new paranormal romance, Bride. Emma and Ali also manage to discuss fated mates, the writing process, Ali's next release and what's been on her TikTok FYP lately. Ali's chess book, Check & Mate, released last fall. Not in Love comes out later this year. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your a
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The One Where We Talk A Lot
01/02/2024 Duración: 51minEmma and Joe try something new in this chatty, casual episode. They discuss some recent life updates, new hobbies, books they've been reading lately, mood reading, and more. Joe’s recent reads: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Released by Gypsy Rose Blanchard The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell #CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose & Drew Pine The Coworker by Freida McFadden – Emma’s recent reads: Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas (inspired by @newlynovabooks ) Crank by Ellen Hopkins Impulse by Ellen Hopkins The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Emma’s want to reads: Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Happily Never After by Lynn Painter Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Libra